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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.78, 13,284.39 and 6,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.78, 13,284.39 and 6,261.66 is: 8,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.78 : 13,284.39 = 6,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.78/13,284.39 = 6,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.78x = 13,284.39 × 6,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.78x = 83,182,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,182,333.49/9,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.52

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